The USA is the most powerful and highly developed country of the world. It is situated in the central part of the North American continent. Its western coast is washed by the Pacific Ocean and its eastern coast is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.
The USA is separated from Canada in the north by the 49th parallel and the Great Lakes, and from Mexico in the south by a line following the Rio Grande River and continuing across the highlands to the Pacific Ocean. The total area of the USA is over 9 million square kilometres.
The continental part of the USA consists of the highland regions and two lowland regions. The highland regions are the Appalachia mountains in the east and the Cordillera in the west.
Between the Cordillera and the Appalachian Mountains are the central lowlands which are called the prairie, and eastern lowlands called the Mississippi valley.
The principal rivers of the USA are the Mississippi, the longest river in the world (7,330 km) and the Hudson river. The climate of the USA differs greatly from one part of the country to another. The coldest climate is in the northern part, where there is heavy snow in winter and the temperature may go down to 40 degrees below zero. The south has a subtropical climate, with temperature as high as 49 degrees in summer.
The population of the United States of America is about 250 million people, who are called Americans. Most of the people live in towns and the population of the countryside is becoming smaller and smaller.
For many decades the USA has been the place where lots of people sought refuge from persecution for political or religious beliefs. That's why in America there are representatives of practically all racial and national groups. There are about 25 million Negroes in the country and a little over half a million Indians.
The capital of the USA is Washington. It is situated in the District of Columbia. Washington is a beautiful administrative city with practically no industry. The USA is a highly developed industrial state. Its agriculture is also highly mechanized. There are coal-mines in the Cordillera Mountains, in the Kansas City region. Iron is mined near the Great Lakes. The USA has rich oil fields in California, Texas and some other regions. It occupies one of the first places among the countries of the world for the production of coal, iron and oil.
The USA has a highly developed motor-ear industry. It would be no exaggeration to say that cars have become the symbol of the American way of life. The vehicles produced at such companies as Ford and the General Motors are known world-wide. The motor-car industry is concentrated in and around Detroit. Shipbuilding is developed along the Atlantic coast and in San Francisco. The textile industry is to be found in the north-east and in the south of the country.
The USA has a highly developed railway system. It also has the best network of roads in the world. They are called highways.
The USA is a federal country of 50 states and the District of Columbia. The political life of the country has always been dominated by the two major parties: the Democratic party and the Republican party. At an election time they contest presidency and the majority of seats in the Congress. The Congress is the highest legislative body of the country. It consists of two chambers - the House of Representatives and the Senate. The President, elected by the whole nation for four years, is head of the state and the Government.
Translation of the text: The United States of America - United States of America (1)
The USA is the most powerful and highly developed country in the world. It is located in the central part of North America. Its western coast is washed by the Pacific Ocean, and the eastern coast by the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.
The United States is separated from Canada in the north by the 49th parallel and the Great Lakes, and from Mexico in the south by a line running along the Rio Grande and through the highlands to the Pacific Ocean. The total area of the USA is about 9 million square kilometers.
The continental United States consists of uplands and two lowlands. The uplands are the Appalachians to the east and the Cordillera to the west.
Between the Cordillera and the Appalachians lies the Central Lowland, called the Prairies, and the Eastern Lowland, called the Mississippi Valley. The main rivers of the USA are the Mississippi, the longest river in the world (7,330 km), and the Hudson. The climate in the US is very different in different parts of the country. The coldest climate is in the northern part, where temperatures can drop to 40 degrees below zero. In the south, the climate is subtropical, in summer the temperature rises to 49 degrees.
The population of the United States of America is about 250 million people, they are called Americans. Most people live in cities, while the population in rural areas is declining.
For decades, the US has been a destination for people seeking asylum from political and religious persecution. Therefore, in America there are representatives of almost all races and national groups. There are about 25 million blacks and a little more than half a million Indians living in the country.
The capital of the USA is Washington. It is located in the District of Columbia. Washington is a beautiful administrative city, practically without industry.
The USA is a highly developed industrial country. Its agriculture is also highly mechanized. There are coal mines in the Cordillera (Kansas City Territory). Iron ore is mined near the Great Lakes. The United States has rich oil fields in California, Texas and other regions. The states occupy one of the first places among the countries of the world in the production of coal, iron ore, and oil.
The United States has a highly developed automobile industry. It is no exaggeration to say that cars have become a symbol of the American way of life. Cars manufactured by companies such as Ford and General Motors are famous all over the world. The automotive industry is concentrated in and around Detroit. Shipbuilding is developed along the Atlantic coast and in San Francisco. The textile industry is concentrated in the northeast and south of the country.
The United States has a highly developed railroad system. It also has the best road network in the world. They are called freeways.
The USA is a federal state made up of 50 states and the District of Columbia. In the political life of the country, two main parties have always occupied a leading place: the Democratic and the Republican. During elections, they always contest the presidency and most seats in Congress. The Congress is the highest legislative body of the country. It consists of two chambers - the House of Representatives and the Senate.
The president, elected by the entire nation for a term of 4 years, is the head of state and government.
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There are 50 states in the USA. The territory of the city of Washington is allocated in a special administrative-territorial entity - the Federal District of Columbia (District of Columbia). In addition, under the control of the United States there are a number of island territories that are not part of the states.
1. Alabama/ˌæləˈbæmə/ – Alabama, southern US state. Abbreviation: AL or Ala. The state capital is the city of Montgomery. Montgomery]. Became (22) US state in 1819. The name "Alabama" comes from the name of an Indian tribe from the Cree group.
"Alabama" refers to the conflict between the United States and England that developed during the American Civil War (1861–65). England equipped warships for the army of the slave states. Among them was the cruiser "Alabama", which captured and destroyed 68 merchant and 1 military ship of the northerners. (In 1864, it was sunk by the North American corvette "Kearsarge".) By decision of the arbitration court in Geneva, in 1872, England paid the United States 15.5 million dollars in compensation for these actions.
2. Alaska/əˈlæskə/ – Alaska, the largest US state. Abbreviation: AK or Alas. The state capital is Juneau. Juneau]. The territory was acquired from Russia in 1867. Became (49) a state in 1959. The name of the state "Alaska" comes from the Eskimo name for "high land".
The possession of Alaska for Russia was a source of conflicts with England and the USA. During the Crimean War of 1853–56 the tsarist government did not have the necessary forces in the Pacific Ocean to defend the Russian settlements in North America. Under these conditions, it was decided to sell Alaska. Of the two competitors - the United States and England - Russia preferred the United States. Alaska was sold to the USA for 7.2 million dollars (less than 11 million rubles).
3. Arizona/ˌærɪ"zəunə/ - Arizona, a state in the southwestern United States, borders Mexico. Short name: AZ or Ariz. The state capital is the city of Phoenix. Phoenix]. Arizona became the 48th US state in 1912. The name comes from the Indian ari zonac - "little stream". Partially located in the state is the Navajo Nation Reservation, the largest Indian reservation in the United States.
The name "Arizona" was given to a battleship destroyed as a result of a Japanese air raid on Pearl Harbor in 1941 (more than a thousand crew members died). In 1962, the Americans erected a memorial over the underwater hull of the battleship. To this day, oil flows from the sunken battleship, forming oil stains on the surface of the water, which are called "tears of Arizona" [ the tears of the Arizona], comparing the ship to a living creature crying for the crew. In 2001, National Geographic magazine published an article that raised concerns about the threat of pollution due to the ongoing destruction of the battleship's fuel tanks.
4. Arkansas/ˈɑrkənsɔː/ - Arkansas, a state in the southern United States. Abbreviation: AR or Ark. The state capital is Little Rock. little rock]. Arkansas became the (25th) US state in 1836. "Arkansas" is the Algonquian name for the Quopo Indian tribe.
The state capital gained notoriety for its 1957 US Supreme Court ruling in favor of abolishing racial segregation in education. The governor of Arkansas refused to recognize the legality of the court's decision and to allow joint education of white and black children. To overcome the resistance of the racists, President Eisenhower had to send troops to Little Rock.
5. California/ˌkælɪ"fɔːnɪə/ - California, western (located on the Pacific coast) US state. The most populous state in America. Abbreviated names: CA, Cal. or Calif. The state capital is the city of Sacramento. Sacramento]. California was annexed to the US as a result of the US war against Mexico (1846-48), in 1850 it received the rights (31) of the state. Folk etymology explains the name of the state by the fact that the Spanish Catholic missionaries who entered the land of California in 1769 called it "hot as an oven" - "calor de forni".
In 1848, one of the most famous "gold rushes" in history began in California. gold rush] (the year of its completion is considered 1855). The first gold diggers, who became known as "people of the 49th" [Eng. forty-niners], traveled to California in ships and boxcars from all over the continent, often encountering severe difficulties along the way. In just a few years after that, San Francisco grew from a small town to a large settlement.
6. Colorado/ˌkɔl(ə)"rɑːdəu/ - Colorado, the highest mountainous state in the United States, is located in the central part of the country. Abbreviated names: CO, Col. or Colo. The state capital is the city of Denver. Denver]. The territory of Colorado was partly acquired by the USA from France in 1803, the other part went to the USA after the war with Mexico in 1848. In 1876, Colorado became (38) a US state. The name of the state comes from the Spanish expression "colored country".
A well-known pest of potatoes and other nightshade crops was named the Colorado potato beetle after it devastated potato fields in Colorado in 1859. However, the true homeland of the Colorado potato beetle is northeastern Mexico.
7. Connecticut/ kə "netɪkət / - Connecticut, a state in the northeastern United States. Southwest Connecticut adjoins New York and is actually included in its suburban area. Abbreviated names: CT, conn. or Ct. The administrative center is the city of Hartford. Hartford]. One of the six states of New England (the first English colonies). One of the 13 states that were the first to join the United States. He received the status (5) of the state in 1788. The state is named after the Indian name of the Connecticut River (Quonecktacut - "river of pines").
"Basic Laws of Connecticut" The Fundamental Orders], adopted by the British colony of Connecticut in 1639, are considered the first North American constitution.
8. Delaware/"deləweə/ - Delaware, an eastern state of the USA, located on the Atlantic coast. Abbreviated names: DE or Del. The administrative center is the city of Dover. Dover]. Delaware was part of the thirteen colonies that united after the war to form the United States of America, and in 1787 became (1) a US state. The state is named after Lord de la Warr (Governor of Virginia in the early 17th century).
The date December 7, 1787 is imprinted on the flag of Delaware, the day Delaware ratified the US Constitution, becoming the first state in their composition.
9. Florida/"flɔrɪdə/ - Florida, a state in the southeastern United States, is located on a peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Abbreviated names: FL or Fla. The administrative center is the city of Talahsee. Tallahassee]. Florida (Spanish for "blooming") was so named by the Spanish navigator Ponce de Leon (in 1513), who was looking for a mythical "fountain of youth". The name Florida is explained either by the fact that it was discovered on Easter Day (in Spanish Easter - Pascua florida, Pascua flores), or by the abundance of flowers that grew there. In 1819, the United States captured Florida, forcing Spain to give up all rights to the territory. In 1845, Florida became part of the United States as the (27th) state.
Located on the Atlantic coast of Florida, Cape Canaveral is home to a US Air Force station that has launched many American spacecraft.
10. Georgia/"ʤɔːʤ(ɪ)ə/ - Georgia, southeastern US state. Abbreviated names: GA or Ga. The administrative center is the city of Atlanta. Atlanta]. Founded as an English colony in 1732, Georgia became (4) a state in January 1788. The state was named after King George II of England.
11. Hawaii/ hə "waɪiː / - Hawaii, US state, which consists of a group of islands in the North Pacific Ocean, about 4830 km west of the US mainland. Abbreviated name: HI. The administrative center is the city of Honolulu. Honolulu]. In 1893, with the intervention of the United States, the Hawaiian queen was overthrown, and in 1894, the "Hawaiian Republic" was created, which was dependent on the United States. In 1898, at the height of the Spanish-American War, the United States annexed Hawaii, granting it "territory" status. Since 1908, Hawaii has been a US military base in the Pacific Ocean. In 1959, the United States announced the transformation of Hawaii into a (50) state. The etymology of the name of the state is unknown; it is believed that it is genetically related to the name of the legendary ancestral home of the Polynesians, Hawaii. Sometimes the toponym is explained as "island, land".
In 1815, the ruler of the Russian-American Company, A. A. Baranov, took some steps to secure the Hawaiian Islands for Russia. So, in 1816, the Hawaiian King Tomari accepted Russian citizenship and transferred to the Company the territory where 400 families of local residents lived. In the harbor of Ganalei on the island of Kauai, three fortresses were laid - Alexander, Elizabeth and Barclay, over which the Russian flag fluttered. However, a year later, due to the expansion of the Americans, Russian possessions in the Hawaiian Islands were abandoned. On the island, the skeleton of the Elizabethan Fortress has been preserved, which has become a historical park called the Russian Fort of Elizabeth.
12. Idaho/"aɪdəhəu/ - Idaho, a state in the northwestern United States, from the group of mountainous states of the Far West. It borders on British Columbia (a Canadian province). Abbreviated names: ID or Id. The administrative center is the city of Boise. Boise]. Idaho received statehood (43) in 1890. The name of the state comes from the Native American Eda hoe - "light on the mountain."
During World War II, there were two concentration camps in Idaho for citizens of Japanese descent. The first camp near the city of Kuskia operated from 1943 to 1945. Japanese from the USA, Mexico, Panama and Peru were kept in it. Another camp, open from 1942 to 1945, was located in Jerome County. Its maximum number was 9397 people. (In total, from 1942 to 1945, about 120 thousand Japanese were forcibly transferred to special camps by the US government, of which 62% had American citizenship.)
13. Illinois/ˌɪlɪ"nɔɪ/ - Illinois, the state is located in the northern part of the Central Plains, between Lake Michigan, the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. Abbreviated names: IL or Ill. The administrative center is the city of Springfield. Springfield]. The state was colonized by the French at the end of the 17th century, conquered by England in 1763, and during the War of Independence in North America (1775–83), the British were expelled. Illinois became the (21st) US state in 1818. The name "Illinois" comes from the Native American word for "river of people".
The largest city of Illinois, Chicago, has gained worldwide fame since the 1920s due to rampant organized crime on the streets of the city. At this time there were over a thousand gangs in Chicago. Even outside the US, Chicago gangsters of the time are known, such as James Colosimo and Al Capone.
14. Indiana/ˌɪndɪ"ænə/ - Indiana, a northern state located between Lake Michigan and the Ohio River. Abbreviated names: IN or Ind. The administrative center is the city of Indianapolis. Indianapolis]. The first settlements here were French, in 1763 the territory passed into the possession of Great Britain. After the Revolutionary War, Indiana became part of the United States, becoming (19) a state in 1816. Indiana - "country of the Indians" (the name is formed by adding the Latin suffix -a to the English word Indian).
Originally from Indianapolis, John Dillinger is a mid-1930s American criminal, bank robber, public enemy number 1. public enemy number one], as defined by the FBI. During his criminal activities, he robbed about two dozen banks and 4 police departments, escaped from prison twice, and was also accused of killing a policeman in Chicago. At the height of the Great Depression, Dillinger was branded in the press as a modern-day Robin Hood. Many books, films and theatrical productions are dedicated to him.
15. Iowa/"aɪəuə/ - Iowa, a state in the Midwestern United States, is located between the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. Abbreviated names: IA or Ia. The administrative center is the city of Des Moines. Des Moines]. Iowa was part of the "New France" colony, which passed to the United States as a result of the "Louisiana Purchase". The status (29) of the state was received in 1846. The name of the state comes from the name of the Indian tribe Alaouez - "sleeping", "drowsy", their self-name: Pahoja - "gray snow".
The Effigee Mounds Archaeological Site is located in Iowa. Effigy Mounds] is one of the largest surviving groups of figured mounds (in the form of birds, bears, deer, bison, lynxes, turtles, panthers) in the USA (650–1200 AD). According to archaeologists, the main purpose of such bulk structures made of earth or stones in the form of a stylized figure of an animal was a cult, some were also built by the Indians for funerary purposes.
16. Kansas/"kænzəs/ - Kansas, a state in the central part of the USA. Abbreviated names: KS or Kans. The administrative center is the city of Topeka. Topeka]. In 1803, Kansas became a possession of the United States, which bought it from France as part of the vast territories of Louisiana. Since 1861 (34) US state. Kansas is named after an Indian tribe from the Sioux group, which means "people of the south wind" in translation.
One of the varieties of jazz that preceded the styles of "be-bop" and "cool" was called Kansas City Jazz. Kansas city jazz]. During the era of the Great Depression and Prohibition, Kansas City became one of the centers of jazz, where the fashionable sound of the late 1920s and 1930s was created. The style, popular in Kansas City with illicit liquor diners, is characterized by swingy pulsations, folk flairs, soulful blues-tinged pieces, and energetic solos.
17. Kentucky/ ken "tʌkɪ / - Kentucky, a state in the southeastern United States. Abbreviated names: KY, Ky. or Ken. The administrative center is the city of Frankfort. frankfort]. Kentucky became the (15th) US state in 1792. The name of the state comes from the Iroquoian word Ken-tah-teh, "land of tomorrow."
KFC is an American chain of catering cafes, founded in 1952 under the banner Kentucky Fried Chicken(Russian: Kentucky fried chicken). In 1991, the brand shortened the name to KFC.
18. Louisiana/luˌiːzɪ"ænə/ - Louisiana, a state in the southern United States, on the Mexican lowland. Abbreviated names: LA or La. The administrative center is the city of Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge]. Louisiana was named so by Lasalle in 1682 in honor of King Louis XIV of France (Louis XIV). In 1803 Bonaparte sold the colony to the USA. Louisiana officially became the (18th) state of the United States in 1812.
Louisiana's largest city, New Orleans, was almost completely destroyed in 2005 by Hurricane Katrina, which is called the worst natural disaster in US history. The hurricane killed more than 1,800 people, forced more than a million people to flee their homes and left about three million people without power.
19. Maine/meɪn/ - Maine, a state in the north of the Atlantic coast of the USA, in New England, near the border with Canada. Abbreviated names: ME or me. The administrative center is the city of Augusta. Augusta]. The state is named after the French province that belonged to Queen Henrietta Maria, wife of Charles I, King of England. Until 1820, the state belonged to Massachusetts, in 1820 Maine separated from Massachusetts and became part of the United States as a state free from slavery.
In the Gulf of Maine there are two very small islands - Machias Seal and North Rock, which have been the subject of a territorial dispute between the US and Canada for 230 years.
20. Maryland/"meərɪlænd/" - Maryland, a state on the Atlantic coast of the USA, on both sides of the Chesapeake Bay. Abbreviated names: MD or Md. The administrative center is the city of Annapolis. Annapolis]. One of the 13 states that made the American Revolution, in 1788 Maryland became the (7th) state of the USA. The name of the state is a dedication to Henrietta Maria, the wife of the English King Charles I.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad [ The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad(B&O)], originally running through the state of Maryland, is the oldest railroad in the United States. Its construction began in 1828, in 1830 the first section of the track was put into operation, which ran from Baltimore to the city of Ellicot City. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad is one of four railroad companies whose shares can be purchased in the Monopoly game.
21. Massachusetts/ˌmæsə"ʧuːsɪts/ - Massachusetts, a state on the north Atlantic coast of the USA, in New England. Abbreviated names: MA or Mass. The administrative center is the city of Boston. Boston]. In Massachusetts, in 1773, a rebellion called the "Boston Tea Party" broke out, which marked the beginning of the struggle for US independence. In February 1788, Massachusetts ratified the US Constitution, becoming (6) a state of the new nation. The state's name comes from the Algonquian Massadchu-es-et, meaning "little place on a big hill".
On the territory of what is now Massachusetts, off the coast of Cape Cod, in 1620, passengers of the Mayflower merchant ship landed, Protestants, followers of Calvinism who left England for religious reasons (in the USA they are called "Pilgrim Fathers"). They founded the settlement of New Plymouth, which marked the beginning of the New England colonies.
22. Michigan/"mɪʃɪgən/" - Michigan, a state in the north of the USA, near the Great Lakes, has a common border with Canada. Abbreviated names: MI or Mich. The administrative center is the city of Lansing. Lansing]. Michigan received statehood (26) in 1837. Michigan is the name of an Indian tribe and locality: michi gama - "big water".
Michigan's largest city, Detroit, once a major center for the automotive industry, is currently in a deep economic crisis. Detroit's population today is less than 40% of its all-time high in the 1950s (2010 Census), concentrating in Detroit's most prosperous suburbs. The city has thousands of abandoned residential and commercial buildings. In sparsely populated parts of Detroit, there are no municipal services: institutions do not work, territories are not cleaned (garbage and snow are not taken out), the streets are not lit, there are no fire departments and there is practically no police control. In 2011, more than half of Detroit's owners did not pay taxes, further aggravating the city's situation. The city has high unemployment and crime rates.
23. Minnesota/ˌmɪnɪ"səutə/ - Minnesota, a state in the northern United States, west of the Great Lakes. Abbreviated names: MN or minn. The administrative center is the city of Saint Paul. St. Paul]. Part of the territory of the state became part of the United States after the Revolutionary War, the other part passed to the United States as a result of the purchase of French possessions in 1803. Minnesota in the Sioux Indian language means "sky blue water."
Saint Paul hosts an annual Winter Carnival. According to legend, the holiday began to be held after a New York reporter called St. Paul "a second Siberia - a place unsuitable for human habitation." Wishing to refute this statement and show that the inhabitants of the city feel great during the long winter period, the Chamber of Commerce of the city organized a holiday, which later became traditional.
24. Mississippi/ˌmɪsɪ"sɪpɪ/ - Mississippi, a state in the southern United States. Abbreviated names: MS or Miss. The administrative center is the city of Jackson. Jackson]. A French colony in the first half of the 18th century, the state became a British possession in 1763, a US territory in 1783 (20) a US state since 1817. The name of the state in the Indian language is maesi sipu - "fish river".
The Thirteenth Amendment to the US Constitution, formally abolishing slavery, was ratified by the state of Mississippi in 2013.
25. Missouri/ mɪ "zuərɪ / - Missouri, a state in the central part of the United States, in the Mississippi and Missouri river basins. Abbreviated names: MO or Mo. The administrative center is Jefferson City. Jefferson City]. The territory was acquired as part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, was admitted to the Union as the (24th) slave state in 1821. The state was named after one of the tribes of the Sioux Indians.
Mark Twain spent his childhood in the town of Hannibal, located in northeastern Missouri. The city has many attractions associated with the heroes of his books.
26. Montana/ mɔn "tænə / - Montana, a state in the northwestern United States, in the Mountain States group, borders Canada. Abbreviated names: MT or Mont. The administrative center is the city of Helena. Helena]. Montana was declared the 41st state in 1889. The name Montana comes from the Spanish for "mountain country".
On the territory of Montana in the city of Anaconda is a chimney 178 meters high, considered one of the tallest brick structures in the world. Originally a flue gas chimney for a now defunct copper smelter, the chimney is now listed on the US National Register of Historic Places.
27. Nebraska/ nɪ "bræskə / - Nebraska, a state in the central part of the United States, in the Missouri River basin. Abbreviated names: NE or Nebr. The administrative center is the city of Lincoln. Lincoln]. Nebraska became the 37th US state in 1867. "Nebraska" is the Omaha language for "broad river".
In 1883, William Cody (better known as Buffalo Bill) organized his widely known Wild West show in Nebraska. This show, for participation in which real cowboys and Indians were involved, to a large extent shaped modern American ideas about the period of development of the West of the USA, repeated many times in literature and cinema.
28. Nevada/ nə "vɑːdə / - Nevada, a state in the western United States. Abbreviated names: NV or Nev. The administrative center is the city of Carson City. carson city]. Nevada was acquired from Mexico in 1848. Became (36) a state in 1864. The name of the state in Spanish means "covered with snow."
Nevada legalized gambling in 1931. Then the legislators only wanted to temporarily support the state's economy, but to this day Nevada is famous for its casinos.
29. New Hampshire/ˌnjuː"hæmpʃə/ - New Hampshire (New Hampshire), a state in the northeastern United States, in New England, borders Canada. Abbreviated names: NH or N.H. The administrative center is the city of Concord. Concord]. New Hampshire in 1776 was the first of the American colonies to adopt a constitution that declared independence from Great Britain; one of the founding states of the USA: became (9) a state in 1788. The name is transferred from the Old World: Hampshire - a county in England.
American writer John Irving is a native of New Hampshire (born in Exeter), he also received a bachelor's degree from the University of New Hampshire.
30. New Jersey/ˌnjuː"ʤɜːzɪ/ - New Jersey, a state in the east of the United States, most of it on the marshy Atlantic Lowland; the northern part is in the foothills of the Appalachians. Abbreviated names: NJ or N.J. The administrative center is the city of Trenton. Trenton]. In 1776, New Jersey became one of 13 British colonies that rebelled against the mother country. In 1787 officially became (3) a state. The state is named after the island off the coast of England - Jersey.
Princeton University, one of the oldest (founded in 1746) and most prestigious institutions of higher education in the United States, is located in Princeton, New Jersey.
31. New Mexico/ˌnjuː"meksɪkəu/ - New Mexico, a state in the southwestern United States, in the Rio Grande basin; the state borders Mexico. Abbreviated names: NM, N.M. or N. Mex. The administrative center is the city of Santa Fe. Sante Fe]. Territory captured by the United States during the Mexican–American War (1846–48). (47) a US state since 1912. The name New Mexico is the transfer of the name Mexico to the United States.
The state of New Mexico is located in a climate zone favorable for astronomical observations. On the territory of the state, in the Mayhill region, there are more than a dozen observatories with remote access (when the observer can control the telescope via the Internet).
32. New York/ˌnjuː"jɔːk/ - New York, a state on the Atlantic coast of the USA, near the border with Canada. Abbreviated names: New York or N.Y. The administrative center is the city of Albany. Albany]. One of the thirteen colonies that decided to form the United States, officially (11) state since 1788. The name New York (that is, New York) is given in honor of the Duke of York - after his city in England.
The largest city in the United States, New York, is located on islands and peninsulas. Parts of the city, as well as the adjoining cities of Jersey City, Newark, and others, are interconnected by numerous bridges and tunnels.
33. North Carolina/ˌnɔːθkær(ə)"laɪnə/ - North Carolina, a state in the eastern United States. Abbreviated names: NC or N.C. The administrative center is the city of Rayleigh. Raleigh]. Carolina comes from the name of King Charles I of England (lat. Carolus), who granted a patent for the colony in 1629 to Sir Robert Heath. In 1662 it was called Carolana. In 1703, Carolina was divided into two parts: North and South. North Carolina became one of the 13 colonies that formed the United States. (12) US state since 1789
A site near the town of Kitty Hawk in North Carolina was chosen by the Wright brothers (one of the first creators of aircraft) for their experimental flights.
34. North Dakota/ˌnɔːθdə"kəutə/ - North Dakota, a state in the northern United States, near the border with Canada. Abbreviated names: ND, N.D. or N. Dak. The administrative center is the city of Bismarck. Bismarck]. In the language of the Sioux Indians, Dakotas means "alliance". Half of the territory of the US state was acquired as a result of the purchase of Louisiana, the other half was purchased from Great Britain in 1818. In 1889, North Dakota received the status (39) of the US state.
North Dakota is a predominantly agricultural state. The production of wheat, rye, sunflower, barley, seeded grasses, curly flax, as well as animal husbandry is developed.
35. Ohio/əu "haɪəu/ - Ohio, a state in the northeastern United States. Abbreviated names: Oh or Oh The administrative center is the city of Columbus. Columbus]. The Ohio Territory was the object of colonial rivalry between France and Great Britain. According to the Treaty of Paris in 1763, it passed to Great Britain. In 1783, the colony was ceded to the United States. In 1802 Ohio became (17) a state. The state is named after the Iroquoian name for the Ohio River, Ohiiyo, meaning "beautiful."
In 1970, during a period of active student demonstrations against the Vietnam War, an incident known as the "Kent shooting" occurred in Ohio. During the dispersal of demonstrators opposed to the invasion of Cambodia, four people were shot dead, two of whom were bystanders.
36. Oklahoma/ˌəuklə "həumə/ - Oklahoma, a state in the southern United States. Abbreviated names: OK or Okla. The administrative center is Oklahoma City. Oklahoma city]. The territory became owned by the United States after the purchase of Louisiana from France. Oklahoma became the 46th state in 1907. Oklahoma is the Choctaw word for "red people."
Oklahoma is known for its "land races", during which the distribution of state land among white settlers, mainly on the lands of Indian Territory, was carried out. The lands were given according to the results of the race, to the one who gets to the site faster. In total, 7 land grab races were held in Oklahoma (the last took place in 1895 on the lands of the Kickapoo people).
37. Oregon/"ɔrɪgən/ - Oregon, a state on the Pacific coast of the USA. Abbreviated names: OR or ore. The administrative center is the city of Salem. Salem]. Oregon received the status of a US territory in 1848, became (33) a US state in 1859. The most likely origin of the name Oregon from the Indian origanum is sage.
The largest community of Russian Old Believers in the United States, numbering up to 10 thousand people, is located in the Oregon city of Woodbourne and its environs.
38. Pennsylvania/ˌpen(t)sɪl "veɪnɪə/ - Pennsylvania, a state in the northeastern United States. Abbreviated names: PA, Pa., Penn. or Penna. The administrative center is the city of Harrisburg. Harrisburg]. Pennsylvania is one of the original 13 US states: it became (2) a US state in December 1787. The name Pennsylvania means "Penn's forest country": Penn (surname) + lat. sylvania is a forest country.
The most bloody battle of the American Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg (1863), took place in Adams County, Pennsylvania. The battle became a turning point in the war.
39. Rhode Island/ˌrəud "aɪlənd/ - Rhode Island, a state on the Atlantic coast of the USA, in New England. Abbreviated names: R.I. or R.I. The administrative center is the city of Providence. Providence]. The name of the state means "red island" in Dutch. One of the original 13 US states: became (13) a state in 1790.
Rhode Island is the smallest state in the United States. Its area is only 4,002 square kilometers.
40. South Carolina/-ˌkærə"laɪnə/ - South Carolina, a state on the south Atlantic coast of the USA. Abbreviated names: SC or S.C. The administrative center is the city of Columbia. Columbia]. After the end of the Revolutionary War, in May 1788, South Carolina became (8) a state of the new state. (For the origin of the name, see the North Carolina section above.)
The Confederate flag - a symbol of the slave-owning South - was flown over the South Carolina Capitol until 2000, when it was moved to the monument to fallen Confederate soldiers located in front of the Capitol.
41. South Dakota/-ə"kəutə/ - South Dakota, a state in the central part of the USA. Abbreviated names: SD, S.D. or S. Dak. The administrative center is the city of Pierre. Pierre]. (For the origin of the name, see the paragraph on North Dakota above.) The colony passed to the USA along with the purchase of Louisiana in 1803. South Dakota received the official status (40) of the US state in 1889.
In 1890, one of the last armed conflicts between the army units and the Indians, known as the "Wounded Knee Massacre", took place in South Dakota. Due to an accidental shot during the disarmament of the Sioux Indians, the soldiers opened fire, as a result of which 150 Indians (including women and children) were killed.
42. Tennessee/ˌtenə"siː/ - Tennessee, a state in the southern United States. Abbreviated names: TN or tenn. The administrative center is the city of Nashville. Nashville]. In the Cherokee language, Tennessee is the name of the river and the main settlement on it. Tennessee became (16th) US state in 1796.
A secret racist organization that used terror against blacks and whites fighting for the equality of the black people, called the Ku Klux Klan (Ku-Klux-Klan) was created in 1865 in the state of Tennessee (in the city of Pulaski).
43. Texas/"teksəs/ - Texas, a state in the south of the USA. Abbreviated names: TX or Tex. The administrative center is the city of Austin. Austin]. After the independence of Mexico in 1821, Texas became part of it. In 1835, American planters revolted in Texas and declared it an independent republic. In 1845, the inclusion of Texas into the United States as a slave state was announced. The annexation of Texas preceded the Mexican–American War of 1846–48, which forced Mexico to acknowledge the loss of Texas. The name Texas comes from the Indian word Tejas, "allies", used as a greeting.
There is a small but politically active secessionist movement in Texas seeking its independence. Members of the "Republic of Texas" believe that in 1845 this territory was illegally annexed by the United States. In 2012, a petition to the US presidential administration for a peaceful secession from the state was posted on the White House website, it was signed by 125,746 people (0.5% of the total state population).
44. utah/"juːtɑː/" - Utah, a state in the mountainous West of the USA. Abbreviated names: UT or Ut. The administrative center is the city of Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City]. Status (45) of the state was received only in 1896 due to objections to the doctrine of the Mormon church, which approved of plural marriage. The name of the state is given to him by the name of the Indian tribe.
In 1857, in the southern part of what is now Utah, near the Mountain Meadows region, an event took place that became known as the Mountain Meadows Massacre. A detachment of Marmon settlers (who had previously participated in the war with Mexico, but did not enter into a single battle), attacked the settlers from Arkansas, who were going to California, simulating an attack by the Indians. In total, about 120 men, women and older children were killed. The perpetrators buried their victims and auctioned off their personal belongings. Only one participant (John Lee) was convicted for this crime in 1874.
45. Vermont/vɜː"mɔnt/ - Vermont, a state in the northeastern United States, part of the New England group of states. Abbreviated names: VT or Vt. The administrative center is the city of Montpellier. Montpelier]. Vermont became the (14th) US state in 1791. The name of the state comes from the French phrase "green mountains".
Vermont hosts many festivals each year, including the Maple Festival, Greenery Festival, Apple Festival, Music Festival, and more.
46. Virginia/ və "ʤɪnɪə / - Virginia (Virginia), a state in the eastern United States. Abbreviated names: VA or Va. The administrative center is the city of Richmond. Richmond]. The name of the state was given to him in honor of Queen Elizabeth I of England (Virgin Queen - "Virgin Queen"). One of the original US states, in 1788 declared itself (10) a US state.
In the state of Virginia, in the city of Arlington, not far from Washington, is the US Department of Defense (Pentagon), whose building has the shape of a regular pentagon.
47. Washington/"wɔʃɪŋtən/ - Washington, a state in the northwestern United States; in the west it is washed by the Pacific Ocean; in the north it borders on Canada. Abbreviated names: WA or wash. The administrative center is the city of Olympia. Olympia]. The state is named after George Washington. Washington Territory became the 42nd state of the United States in 1889.
Washington State has the most regressive tax system (tax rate decreases as the taxpayer's income increases) in the United States. The state also has no corporate income tax.
48. West Virginia/ˌwestvə"ʤɪnjə/ - West Virginia, a state in the eastern United States, in the Appalachian mountain range. Abbreviated names: WV or W.Va. The administrative center is the city of Charleston. Charleston]. (For the origin of the name, see Virginia, above.) During the Civil War (1861-65), Western Virginia, sympathetic to the northerners, seceded from the state of Virginia; admitted to the United States in 1863, becoming its 35th state.
In the state of West Virginia, in Logan County, in 1921 there was the largest armed uprising since the American Civil War. The uprising was directed against the brutal system of exploitation used by the coal companies. For five days, between 10,000 and 15,000 miners fought against private detectives and policemen with weapons in their hands. The uprising, dubbed the "Battle of Mount Blair", ended after the intervention of the US Army.
49. Wisconsin/ wɪs "kɔn (t) sɪn / - Wisconsin, a state in the northern United States. Abbreviated names: W.I. or Wis. The administrative center is the city of Madison. Madison]. Founded by the French in 1763, Wisconsin passed into the possession of Great Britain, and in 1783 became part of the United States, while remaining dependent on the English trading company. In 1848, the Wisconsin Territory became the 30th state. Wisconsin in the language of the Indians means "the confluence of the rivers."
Wisconsin is often referred to as "America's Dairy Farm" because the state is famous for its cheese production.
50. Wyoming/waɪ"əumɪŋ/ - Wyoming, a state in the western United States; the northeast of the state is located in the Great Plains, the rest is occupied by the Rocky Mountains. Abbreviated names: WY or wyo. The administrative center is the city of Cheyenne. Cheyenne]. Wyoming was purchased from France as part of Louisiana. It became the 44th state in 1890. Wyoming comes from the Native American word for "mountains and valleys."
In the state of Wyoming, for the first time in US history, a woman became governor (after the death of her husband, who held this post before her). It happened in 1925. To this day, Nellie Ross remains the only woman to serve as Governor of Wyoming.
United States of America (1)
The USA is the most powerful and highly developed country of the world. It is situated in the central part of the North American continent. Its western coast is washed by the Pacific Ocean and its eastern coast is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.
The USA is separated from Canada in the north by the 49th parallel and the Great Lakes, and from Mexico in the south by a line following the Rio Grande River and continuing across the highlands to the Pacific Ocean.
The total area of the USA is over 9 million square kilometres.
The continental part of the USA consists of the highland regions and two lowland regions. The highland regions are the Appalachia mountains in the east and the Cordillera in the west.
Between the Cordillera and the Appalachian Montains are the central lowlands which are called the prairie, and eastern lowlands called the Mississi ppi valley.
The principal rivers of the USA are the Mississippi, the longest river in the world (7,330 km) and the Hudson river.
The climate of the USA differs greatly from one part of the country to another. The coldest climate is in the northern part, where there is heavy snow in winter and the temperature may go down to 40 degrees below zero. The south has a subtropical climate, with temperature i high as 49 degrees in summer.
The population of the United States of America is about 250 million people, who are called Americans. Most of the people live in towns and the population of the countryside is becoming smaller and smaller.
For many decades the USA has been the place where lots of people sought refuge from persecution for political or religious beliefs. That's why in America there are representatives of practically all racial and national groups. There are about 25 million Negroes in the country and a little over half a million Indians.
The capital of the USA is Washington. It is situated in the District of Columbia. Washington is a beautiful administrative city with practically no industry.
The USA is a highly developed industrial state. Its agriculture is also highly mechanized.
There are coal-mines in the Cordillera Mountains, in the Kansas City region. Iron is mined near the Great Lakes. The USA has rich oil fields in California, Texas and some other regions. It occupies one of the first places among the countries of the world for the production of coal, iron and oil.
The USA has a highly developed motor-ear industry. It would be no exaggeration to say that cars have become the symbol of the American way of life. The vehicles produced at such companies as Ford and the General Motors are known world-wide. The motor-car industry is concentrated in and around Detroit. Shipbuilding is developed along the Atlantic coast and in San Francisco. The textile i is to be found in the north-east and in the south of the country.
The USA has a highly developed railway system. It also has the best network of roads in the world. They are called highways.
The USA is a federal country of 50 states and the District of Columbia. The political of the country has always been dominated by the two major parties: the Democratic party and the Republican party. At an election time they contest presidency and the majority of seats in the Congress. The Congress is the highest legislative body of the country. It consists of two chambers - the House of Representatives and the Senate.
The President, elected by the whole nation for four years, is head of the state and the Government.
United States of America (translation)
USA is the most powerful and highly developed country in the world. It is located in the central part of North America. Its western coast is washed by the Pacific Ocean, and the eastern coast by the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.
The United States is separated from Canada in the north by the 49th parallel and the Great Lakes, and from Mexico in the south by a line running along the Rio Grande and through the highlands to the Pacific Ocean.
The total area of the United States is about 9 million square kilometers.
The continental United States consists of uplands and two lowlands. The uplands are the Appalachians to the east and the Cordillera to the west.
Between the Cordillera and the Appalachians lies the Central Lowland, called the Prairies, and the Eastern Lowland, called the Mississippi Valley.
The main rivers of the USA are the Mississippi, the longest river in the world (7,330 km), and the Hudson. The climate in the US is very different in different parts of the country. The coldest climate is in the northern part, where temperatures can drop to 40 degrees below zero. In the south, the climate is subtropical, in summer the temperature rises to 49 degrees.
The population of the United States of America is about 250 million people, they are called Americans. Most people live in cities, while the population in rural areas is declining.
For decades, the US has been a destination for people seeking asylum from political and religious persecution. Therefore, in America there are representatives of almost all races and national groups. About 25 million blacks and a little more than half a million Indians live in the country.
The capital of the USA is Washington. It is located in the District of Columbia. Washington is a beautiful administrative city, practically without industry.
The USA is a highly developed industrial country. Its agriculture is also highly mechanized.
There are coal mines in the Cordillera (Kansas City Territory). Iron ore is mined near the Great Lakes. The United States has rich oil fields in California, Texas and other regions. The states occupy one of the first places among the countries of the world in the production of coal, iron ore, and oil.
The United States has a highly developed automobile industry. It is no exaggeration to say that cars have become a symbol of the American way of life. Cars manufactured by companies such as Ford and General Motors are famous all over the world. The automotive industry is concentrated in and around Detroit. Shipbuilding is developed along the Atlantic coast and in San Francisco. The textile industry is concentrated in the northeast and south of the country.
The United States has a highly developed railroad system. It also has the best road network in the world. They are called freeways.
The USA is a federal state made up of 50 states and the District of Columbia. In the political life of the country, two main parties have always occupied a leading place: the Democratic and the Republican. During elections, they always contest the presidency and most seats in Congress. The Congress is the highest legislative body of the country. It consists of two chambers - the House of Representatives and the Senate.
The president, elected by the entire nation for a term of 4 years, is the head of state and government.
The United States of America plays a leading role in the world community. Researchers call this state an empire that influences the politics of Western countries. Tourists who plan to visit the American states should familiarize themselves with the history of its formation.
The United States of America is easy to find on the map - they are located on the continent called North America and occupy a large part of it. A state in the United States is a territorial unit, by joining them over a number of years, the United States of America was formed.
The exact answer to the question of how many states there are in the United States can be given to those who are seriously engaged in the study of this state. To be precise, today the USA consists of 50 states. Colombia, sometimes listed as the 51 states, is actually a federal district, an independent federal unit. In addition to this, the United States has several island territories that also have sovereignty, they are not subordinate to any state. Each state is divided into districts administered by city municipalities. Rural areas may consist of townships.
Each state is a federation, and they all have equal rights. There is nothing unusual in this, a similar structure can be found in other large states. It is interesting that all states are equal, but they have their own branches of government and their own constitution. Therefore, for the same crime in each state, there may be a different punishment.
US state names, detailed alphabetical list
When studying the United States, questions may arise from a person who knows English well. The thing is that the word "state" can be translated not only as "states", but also as "state". In the middle of the 17th century, when the United States was in the formative stage, individual colonies were considered states.
Each state has not only its own capital, but also a flag and a motto. Next, we list the US states and their capitals.
| # | State name (in Russian) | State name (in English) | State capital (in Russian) | State capital (in English) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | Idaho | boise | Boise |
| 2 | Iowa | Iowa | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| 3 | Alabama | Alabama | Montgomery | Montgomery |
| 4 | Alaska | Alaska | Juneau | Juneau |
| 5 | Arizona | Arizona | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| 6 | Arkansas | Arkansas | Little Rock | little rock |
| 7 | Wyoming | Wyoming | Cheyenne | Cheyenne |
| 8 | Washington | Washington | Olympia | Olympia |
| 9 | Vermont | Vermont | Montpelier | Montpelier |
| 10 | Virginia | Virginia | richmond | Richmond |
| 11 | Wisconsin | Wisconsin | Madison | Madison |
| 12 | Hawaii | Honolulu | Honolulu | |
| 13 | Delaware | Delaware | Dover | Dover |
| 14 | Georgia | Georgia | Atlanta | Atlanta |
| 15 | West Virginia | West Virginia | Charston | Charleston |
| 16 | Illinois | Illinois | springfield | Springfield |
| 17 | Indiana | Indiana | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| 18 | California | California | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| 19 | Kansas | Kansas | Topeka | Topeka |
| 20 | Kentucky | Kentucky | frankfort | frankfort |
| 21 | Colorado | Colorado | Denver | Denver |
| 22 | Connecticut | Connecticut | Hartford | Hartford |
| 23 | Louisiana | Louisiana | baton rouge | Baton Rouge |
| 24 | Massachusetts | Massachusetts | Boston | Boston |
| 25 | Minnesota | Minnesota | Saint Paul | St. Paul |
| 26 | Mississippi | Mississippi | Jackson | Jackson |
| 27 | Missouri | Missouri | Jefferson City | Jefferson City |
| 28 | Michigan | Michigan | Lansing | Lansing |
| 29 | Montana | Montana | Helena | Helena |
| 30 | Maine | Maine | Augusta | Augusta |
| 31 | Maryland | Maryland | Annapolis | Annapolis |
| 32 | Nebraska | Nebraska | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| 33 | Nevada | Nevada | Carson City | carson city |
| 34 | New Hampshire | New Hampshire | Concord | Concord |
| 35 | New Jersey | New Jersey | Trenton | Trenton |
| 36 | New York | New York | Albany | Albany |
| 37 | New Mexico | New Mexico | Santa Fe | Santa Fe |
| 38 | Ohio | Ohio | Columbus | Columbus |
| 39 | Oklahoma | Oklahoma | Oklahoma City | Oklahoma city |
| 40 | Oregon | Oregon | Salem | Salem |
| 41 | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| 42 | Rhode Island | Rhode Island | Providence | Providence |
| 43 | North Dakota | North Dakota | Bismarck | Bismarck |
| 44 | North Carolina | North Carolina | Roles | Raleigh |
| 45 | Tennessee | Tennessee | Nashville | Nashville |
| 46 | Texas | Texas | Austin | Austin |
| 47 | Florida | Florida | Tallahassee | Tallahassee |
| 48 | South Dakota | South Dakota | Pyrrhus | Pierre |
| 49 | South Carolina | South Carolina | Colombia | Columbia |
| 50 | Utah | utah | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City |
Moreover, the state capital is not necessarily the largest city. The word "state" began to be used in its modern sense since 1776, after the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. At that time, the United States consisted of 46 states. Although you can still find indications that these were separate states. For example, the official flag of California bears the words "Republic of California".
Confederate States of America
There was a period in the history of the United States when the state was practically divided into two parts. And although this lasted only 4 years, the fact remains: in 1861, the Confederate States of America (CSA) appeared. This is a self-proclaimed independent state, which was also called "Confederation" or "Dixie". It existed until 1865. What was the reason for its occurrence?
It is sometimes believed that the Confederation was formed as a result of the abolition of slavery in the United States, which started the Civil War. This is not entirely correct, because the CSA appeared after Abraham Lincoln won the presidential election. As a result, 6 southern states announced their withdrawal from the United States. A month later, Texas joined them. And when Abraham Lincoln announced that he intended to achieve the preservation of the Union, 4 more states announced that they would join the Confederacy.
Sometimes it is believed that the Confederation included not 11, but 13 American states. This is partly correct. The fact is that Kentucky and Missouri turned out to be “border states” between the USA and the CSA. For a while, there were two governments, one on the side of the United States, and the second supported the Confederation. Basically, the CSA included states that did not want to abandon the slave system. Although Maryland was a slave state, martial law was introduced in time, so it remained part of the United States. Delaware remained neutral until the very end of the war. In 1865, the Confederation, having suffered a defeat in hostilities, ceased to exist. These states changed the constitution and abolished slavery.
Texas is a state in the southern United States. It is in second place on a territorial basis (only Alaska is larger) and in second place after California in terms of population. At first, this territory belonged to Mexico, and then there was a separate state that existed for almost 10 years - from 1836 to 1845. It appeared as a result of the war in the north-east of Mexico.
Several reasons are given as to why problems in Mexico led to war. On the one hand, the dictatorship of the Mexican president, on the other, the adoption of a new constitution in the country, thanks to which slavery was abolished in 1835. As a result, Texas gained independence in 1836. The state was recognized by the international community as a separate state. But the hostilities did not stop.
Clashes between Mexico and Texas continued for another 10 years. And only as a result of the US victory in the war with Mexico (1846-1848), the issue of territorial claims was settled - Texas received freedom. But most Texans have wanted to join the United States before. Texas is the only independent state in the United States recognized by other countries. Although the separatist movements seeking the independence of this state of America are still active. They believe that Texas was annexed by the United States.
Kingdom and Republic
These are islands located in the Pacific Ocean. They are located at a distance of 3700 km from the continental part of America. This is the most recent state that became part of the United States, and this happened already in the 20th century - in 1959. But at first it was a kingdom, and then a separate republic. Why did the islands, located far from the USA, become part of this state as one of the states?
In the 18th century, Hawaii had several semi-state structures. Then King Kamehameha I managed to unite the islands by force and establish a single kingdom. Since 1810, for 85 years, one dynasty ruled here. In 1893, a coup d'état took place in Hawaii with the support of American sailors. But the United States refused to annex the islands, believing that it was contrary to the popular will of the Hawaiians. As a result of the coup, a republic appeared instead of a kingdom. But in 1898 they fell under the protectorate of the United States, and already in the middle of the 20th century they became one of the states. It is considered to be the "sugar" state of the USA.
The most amazing states in the US
What American states can be distinguished and what should you pay attention to? It is difficult to find an unambiguous answer to this question, because each of them has a “zest”. The absence of a state language is also a hallmark of America.
The names of many states have unusual origins.
- As the researchers note, 25 or 26 names have Indian roots.
- The name of the northernmost state of Alaska is taken from the language of the Eskimos.
- Only 20 states have names of European origin: 11 are English, 6 are Spanish and 3 are French.
- There is speculation that Rhode Island is a Dutch toponym.
But what about the Americans, did they really not give a name to a single state? It turns out that there is one, and we are talking about the state of Washington. It is named after President D. Washington.
There are states that are distinguished by their extraordinary beauty.
- Florida is the southernmost part of North America. It is often referred to as the "Sunshine State".
- Oregon is full of contrasts and variety of landscapes. He could easily compete with the panoramas presented in the film "The Lord of the Rings".
- Michigan is known for its natural beauty. In addition, there are many large lakes.
- Colorado is famous for rocky mountains and unusually beautiful canyons. This state is often called the home of wonderful national parks.
- stands out for its richness of flora and fauna.
- Arizona has amazingly beautiful canyons. They are visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists every year.
The United States was formed in 1776 when 13 British colonies signed the Declaration of Independence. From that moment on, England lost power over them. In order to regain the colonial territories again, troops had to be sent in. This provoked the war, thanks to which the United States gained independence. But some of the colonies still remained loyal to the English crown. In 1787, the Constitution was adopted, which was ratified by 9 of the 13 states. During the late 18th and throughout the 19th century, other states joined. In the 20th century, the United States included the remaining five: Oklahoma (1907), New Mexico (1912), Arizona (1912), Alaska (1959) and (1959).
Why is the District of Columbia (Washington) not part of any state
The District of Columbia is the capital city of the United States of Washington, as well as the surrounding area. Repeated attempts were made to make it a separate state, but the American legislators did not come to an unequivocal decision. The last time this issue was submitted for discussion in Congress was in 1993. But the project was rejected. This is also due to the fact that only one person is delegated to the House of Representatives from the district. Yes, and without the right to vote.
Conclusion
Can it be argued that the number of US states will remain the same tomorrow? There is no specific answer to this question. For more than 100 years, this figure has been unstable. Today, several territories and states would not refuse to join the United States as separate states. The most likely candidate is Puerto Rico. It is quite possible that the 51st state under this name will soon appear. The Philippines, Haiti, and Yucatan are also candidates.
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